Acer Aspire one (Linux)



by Joanna Stern
Price as reviewed $373.83 - $410.00
Mini-notebooks are getting bigger and more elaborate by the day, but Acer enters the crowded market with a simple yet solid miniature laptop for only $379. The Aspire one sports a classic look and its Intel Atom processor gives it a decent amount of power for surfing the Web and light multimedia use. Taking a cue from ASUS’ well-received custom Linux interface, Acer packages the system with a lightweight, customized Linpus Lite Linux operating system. We just wish this netbook lasted longer on a charge.
Sleek, Small Design
The pearl white Aspire one (also available in navy blue, pink, and black) looks far from cheap. Similar to the ASUS Eee PC 901, the Aspire one’s white lid sports a...
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